You probably noticed the player in the World Cup. Morocco’s 18-year-old, who played like a veteran, and has made Manchester City decide that “he MUST have Enzo Maresca in the squad”. On Tuesday, it all fell into place.
Ayyoub Bouaddi has barely blown out 18 candles on his birthday cake before one of the world’s best clubs pushes a five-year contract across the table. With already 96 appearances for Lille and 8 for the Moroccan national team, City have a good basis for assessing the potential and deliveries of Bouaddi.
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On Tuesday, the teenager will be clapped in as a new City player, and give the supporters what they want in their first statement about the club.
“Manchester City is for me the best club in the world. It’s a dream to be here and be able to call myself a City player. I’ve spent my whole life working hard to become the best player I can be and reach the top. Bouaddi tells the club’s website.
With a price tag of a wild €100 million, this is the most expensive player sold from Ligue 1. Now the world’s toughest league awaits the 18-year-old.
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